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she carried it on her back, imbedded in the deep fur, nearly the whole day. In their general 
mode of living the lemurs greatly resemble the monkeys, their food consisting of fruits. Some 
fourteen species are known, all confined to Madagascar. 
TJfUa BED LEMUE. 
The Ring-tailed Macauco, Lemur catta, is of an ashy-gray color, the tail being annulated with 
black bands. The Ruffed Lemur, L. macaco^ is marked by irregular black and white spots. It 
is sometimes called the Magpie Maki. The Red Lemur, L. ruber, is noted for its brilliant 
colorings, the greater part of the body being covered with a vivid russet : the hands, face, and tail 
are black ; on the back of the neck there is a large patch of white. 
The Red-bkllied Lemur, L. ruhrivenfer ; the Yellow-bellied Lemur, L. flaviventer ; th- 
Strawberry Lemur, L. coUaris ; the Russet Lemur, L.rufus; the White-handed Lemur, L 
albimanus; the White-fronted Lemur, L.alhifrons; the Black-faced Macauco, L. nigrifrons , 
